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Senate roll call 79 · 36th Congress · Mar 2, 1860

On ordering S. 60, (app. 5-25-60), granting payment to MRS. Ann scott widow of william b. Scott, 2% on such sums as he paid from the navy pension fund during TH

On Mar 2, 1860, the Senate voted 29–15 (S 60). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–9, Republicans 12–6, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes

29

No

15

Did not vote

26

Date

Mar 2, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.